Functions of Hormones
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What is one of the primary functions of hormones in the body?

  • To regulate the immune system
  • To maintain a constant internal environment (correct)
  • To regulate the nervous system
  • To promote muscle growth
  • Which of the following is a function of hormones related to growth and development?

  • Regulation of digestion
  • Regulation of blood pressure
  • Regulation of energy production
  • Regulation of growth and development (correct)
  • What is a function of hormones related to sexual development and reproduction?

  • Promotion of sexual maturation and reproduction (correct)
  • Regulation of body temperature
  • Regulation of heart rate
  • Regulation of muscle contraction
  • How do hormones regulate energy production in the body?

    <p>By stabilizing metabolic rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hormones respond to stressful or emergency situations?

    <p>By helping the body respond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hormone Functions

    • Maintain homeostasis by regulating the internal environment in body fluids
    • Regulate growth and development of the body throughout life
    • Facilitate sexual maturation, maintain sexual drive, and support the reproduction process
    • Control energy production and stabilize metabolic rate to ensure proper bodily functions
    • Enable the body to respond to stressful or emergency situations effectively
    • Regulate the production and release of other hormones through feedback control mechanisms

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    This quiz covers the different functions of hormones in the human body, including maintaining homeostasis, regulating growth and development, and responding to stressful situations.

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